OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 28 of 30
Who has ultimate responsibility for the safety of cargo operations and environmental compliance on an oil tanker?
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Direct Answer
Option C: The Ship's Master
The ISM Code and international maritime law establish that the Master retains ultimate overriding authority and responsibility for ship safety, cargo operations, and strict adherence to marine environmental protection standards.
All Options
A
Shore pump operator
B
Customs inspector
C
The Ship's Master
(Correct Answer)
D
Port Agent
Detailed Explanation & Context
The ISM Code and international maritime law establish that the Master retains ultimate overriding authority and responsibility for ship safety, cargo operations, and strict adherence to marine environmental protection standards.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO/OCTF).
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